Kirklees MBC councillors called for a fair funding review to be carried out urgently as they discussed measures to avoid a section 114 notice.
Kirklees is heading for a £20m overspend this year, which threatens to deplete its reserves - meaning cuts are the only option to balance next year’s budget.
A report attributed the overspend to the cost of living crisis, shortfalls in income and rising demand pressures, particularly in children’s services.
The report warned a s114 notice would follow if cost saving measures failed to balance next year’s books.
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